10 Things You Need to Know Before Your New Year's First Date

Last updated: Sep 6, 2022
10 Things You Need to Know Before Your New Year's First Date

There are a whole new set of guidelines for online dating when it comes to dating over the actual holidays. While it is doubtful that you will be asked out on a date for Christmas, there is a chance that you may be asked out on a date for New Year's Eve.

As the holiday season approaches, there are a whole new set of guidelines for online dating and setting up in-person encounters, particularly when it comes to dating over the actual holidays. While it is doubtful that you will be asked out on a date for Christmas, there is a chance that you may be asked out on a date for New Year's Eve.

Should you spend this day, which marks the conclusion of the previous 365 days and the start of a fresh new one, with friends, family, and those you care about the most? Should you date someone you don't even know yet in order to start your resolution to step outside your comfort zone and experience new things just one day early? We decide to go on that date, but only if a few very particular requirements are met, which are listed below. We informed you that there are guidelines for the holiday season. You've been made aware. 

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1. Select the proper app

Where do you start when trying to find someone who will agree to go on a first date on the last day of the year? Simple! Online dating sites and apps are the greatest place to look for a NYE date. The kind of relationship you want will always influence which app you sign up for. But because there are so many people looking for dates online, your chances of finding one on the last day of the year are far higher than if you were to mention it to a total stranger at a coffee shop, at work, or by slipping into someone's Instagram DMs.

2. Select the ideal candidate

Keep in mind that dating on a holiday is not an easy task. That is a dedication. On a particular day, nobody just hangs out with a new person for no apparent reason. There must be a genuine chance for a connection. On that topic, unless your idea of a first date is incredibly casual—like, at their apartment and with or without clothing on—you might want to lean toward a more serious dating platform like Match or Zoosk.

 

3. Steer clear of busy areas

First dates should be used to determine compatibility by getting to know each other, at the very least, briefly. In a crowded pub where you're squeezed in like sardines in a can and the music is booming, you may be able to sense the chemistry to some level, but you probably won't be able to have long, important conversations. To have a private conversation, meet in a more private and peaceful location.

4. Think about going on a date throughout the day.

Surprise! You are not need to arrange a date for New Year's Eve. In fact, you have the entire day to get together, especially if you already have a party planned for when the ball drops at midnight. Take a coffee break, have lunch, take a stroll in the park, or do anything else you want to before 6 o'clock, or whenever it is that the day ends and your evening plans begin. In any case, there will be a ton of drunk people and cars on the streets at night. Who wants to fight that mess alongside a stranger? Your temper or pet peeves may come out too fast.

 5. Don't drive after drinking

This should be obvious! This is not just reckless and negligent on New Year's Eve, but it is also reckless and irresponsible every other day of the year. Police officers are patrolling major thoroughfares and disguising popular areas where parties will be held. Be wise. Ask a buddy to be the designated driver if you plan to drink,  or use a ride-sharing service to get to and from the date's destination. Better yet why not engage in non-alcoholic activities?

Here are five suggestions for where to spend New Year's Eve with your date now that we've cleared up the first date advice.

6. Locate a dining establishment with a set menu.

Food is always a good first date topic, and it's also a secure choice this holiday. Many restaurants will be presenting delicious pre-fixe menus along with possible champagne toasts. Decide on the type of food you wish to consume, then look for a local restaurant that offers mouthwatering dishes and perhaps even a party afterwards.

7. Attend a friend's party.

Okay, this is a sensitive subject. When is it okay to bring a new date to a friend's New Year's Eve celebration? Is there a minimum number of dates you need to have before inviting someone to a love done's apartment? A good general rule of thumb is to avoid going on your first date to the party. Ask your friend what they think if you've been dating for a time, perhaps a few weeks or at least a few dates, and see if they'd be open to having your new partner home for the holiday.

8. Have dinner at home and watch the ball drop.

Spend a relaxing evening in your own home to completely avoid the throng (or theirs). Open a bottle of champagne or wine, place a takeout order or prepare a meal for yourself. Homemade sweets will follow. Staying in together is the ideal setting for an intimate first date on New Year's Eve while avoiding the noisy club scene, inebriated driving, and holiday pandemonium. The future? When the ball drops, you might even kiss each other for the first time.

 9. Attend a comedy show.

Going to a comedy club or seeing a comic you both like is a great idea if having a similar sense of humor is important to you. You'll (probably) hear them laugh out loud for the first time, and comedy concerts are always entertaining. You'll get a taste of their sense of humor right away.

 10. Be sure to enjoy yourself

Folks, there you have it—your guide to getting through and enjoying a first date on New Year's Eve. Don't turn down a date request just because it falls on a holiday. No matter what day of the year it is, love is unconcerned. You must not do it either. happy new year